Meet Miss Rebecca Oerman​English Teacher

The courses that are grouped together under the general heading of English are those that deal with the development of man’s thought processes, especially his imagination, through various forms of communication. These include the topics of literature, grammar, composition, and speech. First and foremost, the English curriculum will, in all forms, emphasize a Christian approach to the comprehension, interpretation, and sympathetic consideration of the thoughts of our fellow man. Students must acquire the various forms and techniques of communicating thoughts and feelings, and then must apply these basics to both understand and consider the communications and concerns of other people and cultures, past and present, and to transmit their own ideas, concerns and emotions to others. As these skills are learned and applied, students will gain confidence and self-awareness in their ability to encourage others in the faith and spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

The students will:1. Value language and communication as precious gifts from God2. Acquire the conventions of language necessary for successful communication3. Develop competency in the various techniques of communication, both oral and written as well as through the use of various technology4. Apply communication and literary techniques to understanding other people and cultures5. Value listening, reading, and technology as learning tools6. Develop the ability to read critically and analytically in all literary genres7. Develop an increased awareness of himself and his potential